Berks County property record for 247 Orange St, Reading, PA 19602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,087 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $654 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5316-29-08-3654 |
| Primary APN | 5316-29-08-3654 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,087 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2563250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 247 ORANGE ST |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19602-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
247 Orange St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2011.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RIVERFRONT FCU |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FINANCIAL CASUALTY & SURETY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201139671 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 247 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000062 |
| Name | RIVERFRONT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19602 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Property Address | 247 ORANGE ST, READING, PA 19602-1926 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | A BAIL BONDS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000056595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021056595 |
| Name | FINANCIAL CASUALTY & SURETY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77210 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 247 Orange St was $654 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $654.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,200 Land $6,600 Building $16,600 | $6,600 Land $6,600 |
| 2024 | $614.00 | $23,200 Land $6,600 Building $16,600 | |
| 1994 | $23,200 Land $6,600 Building $16,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 Orange St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 247 Orange St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,875 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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